Wow! Unique property in award-winning Fairview School District 72 with: Four Bedrooms Up, Four Full Baths, 90-Foot-Wide Lot, Updated Kitchen, Close to Downtown Skokie. Full second floor addition and substantial ground floor remodeling in 2004, and a complete kitchen update in 2017. Full basement, large deck, and brick 2 car garage. This well-maintained home has great options for family living, entertaining, and work from home situations. First floor with eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, sunny living room with fireplace, adjoining TV room that can be closed with French doors, first floor (5th) bedroom and nearby full/updated bath, as well as a garden room/open den (currently a library) that opens onto the deck and backyard. The back yard is spacious, private, and securely fenced with landscaping designed to be colorful and easily maintained and has a 10'x10' attractive garden shed. Full basement with tons of storage, additional cabinetry, full bath, large rec room, tool room with workbenches, exercise area, (as well as safety updates of overhead sewer, ground water sump pumps and 200amp electric panel), Primary bedroom has a ton of natural light, with walk-in-closet, sitting area and large en-suite bath (cast iron tub and separate glass shower). Second Floor Laundry! Two more large bedrooms, full family bath, and an additional room that could be a playroom, study spot/office, or with a fairly easy conversion, a private 4th bedroom. This home is perfect for everyday family living, intimate gatherings, and big summertime blowouts. It is in a close-to-everything location: parks, schools, Oakton College, Skokie Library, farmer's market, city hall, shops, and restaurants. Fairview South School is a K-8 school with a state-of-the-art building, full time kindergarten and a preschool coming in 2024/25 school year. Easy access to the Edens, walk to Skokie Swift at Oakton, or park at Dempster, and a short drive to either Morton Grove or Edgebrook Metra stops. Enjoy downtown Skokie's shops, services, and many boutique-sized restaurants: Libertad, Ja Dred, Kneads & Wants, Village Inn, Kaufman's Bagel & Deli and more. Short drive to all the major chain stores at Village Crossing on Touhy, plus Costco and Target. A great small town feel with big city amenities nearby.
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$825,000
4948 Dobson St, Skokie, IL 60077
5beds
2,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
0.26 Acres Lot
$928,800 Zestimate®
$317/sqft
$4,925 Estimated rent
Home value
$928,800
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Listed by:
Mike Stern 847-477-4468,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Mary H Cutler
Redfin Corporation
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12060823
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Den, Recreation Room, Storage, Utility Room-Lower Level
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Den
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X24
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X9
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X12
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Decorative, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,600
- Total interior livable area: 2,600 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 700
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 93X120
- Features: Mature Trees, Garden
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Additional parcels included: 10282270130000
- Parcel number: 10282270320000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Pool
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Skokie
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $317/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $550,000
- Annual tax amount: $13,528
- Date on market: 5/23/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2024 | Sold | $825,000+6.5%$317/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12060823 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2024 | Pending sale | $775,000$298/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12060823 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2024 | Contingent | $775,000$298/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12060823 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $775,000+252.3%$298/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12060823 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/1999 | Sold | $220,000$85/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $55,000 |
| 2023 | $12,222 +3.2% | $55,000 |
| 2022 | $11,838 +13.7% | $55,000 +26.6% |
| 2021 | $10,409 +4.1% | $43,458 |
| 2020 | $9,999 -1.8% | $43,458 -10% |
| 2019 | $10,187 -2% | $48,287 +8.4% |
| 2018 | $10,393 -1.1% | $44,565 |
| 2017 | $10,507 +3.1% | $44,565 |
| 2016 | $10,189 +1.5% | $44,565 +8.5% |
| 2015 | $10,037 +3.3% | $41,066 |
| 2014 | $9,714 -1.4% | $41,066 |
| 2013 | $9,853 +3.6% | $41,066 -7.5% |
| 2012 | $9,508 +8.1% | $44,413 |
| 2011 | $8,794 +2.6% | $44,413 |
| 2010 | $8,571 +39.7% | $44,413 +24.2% |
| 2009 | $6,135 +11.2% | $35,745 -12% |
| 2008 | $5,518 +12.9% | $40,620 |
| 2007 | $4,886 +16.5% | $40,620 +33.6% |
| 2006 | $4,194 +6.7% | $30,397 |
| 2005 | $3,930 +4.6% | $30,397 |
| 2004 | $3,756 +7.4% | $30,397 +35.9% |
| 2003 | $3,497 +8.8% | $22,372 |
| 2002 | $3,213 +27.3% | $22,372 |
| 2001 | $2,523 +2% | $22,372 +23.9% |
| 2000 | $2,474 +2.1% | $18,060 |
| 1999 | $2,423 | $18,060 |
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Neighborhood: Fairview
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Fairview South Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.8 mi
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Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fairview South Elementary School
- Middle: Fairview South Elementary School
- High: Niles West High School
- District: 72
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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